Heater controller??

[BigdaddyO]

I think this is a good place to post my question?? Anyway my question is, Can i use any heater with a controller? I do not know anything about this except that i should have a controller for my heater so i dont fry my tank. please pm me with your input. Thanks everyone!

 

[redfishbluefish]

You should use a controller with your heaters because the heaters will eventually fail, and the controller will protect you from an ALWAYS ON failure. Although I now have a full controller that controls everything, I've always preferred the Ranco controllers over others. However, if you go to any of a number of major fish supply websites, there are a whole bunch of heater controllers out there. The Ranco is a know industry standard and built very well. If you're just controlling heaters, the single stage will do you fine.

 

[BigdaddyO]

Thank you.

 

[Ebone]

+1 Ranco for sure if not using apex or similar

 

[twf0369]

I like to run 2 heaters, with an APEX controller. But definitely look into some type of controller for your heaters.

 

[AdamNC]

Ranco or Johnson Controls are good high/low controllers.

 

[DaveMorris]

I second the comment about using two heaters. Of course, currently I only have one, but using two is a great way to back up your heating solution. Using a controller such as an Archon, Reefkeeper, Apex, Profilux, etc. makes it simple to run two heaters. I also agree that if you only want a heater controller, Ranco is the way to go. Absolutely rock solid industrial grade controller.

 

[BigdaddyO]

Thanks Guys!